Classification: Foliage house plant
House Plant Group: Bushy plant
Character: Erect stems bear enormous arrow-shaped leaves with pale-coloured veins
Safe for pets? No
Varieties:
- Alocasia amazonica (metallic green leaves with scalloped edges)
- Alocasia sanderiana (dark leaves with white veins)
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Warm
- Light: Semi-shade
- Water: Planting medium needs to be kept moist
- Repotting: Repot annually with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Foliar Growing Supreme 26 Liquid Fertilisers (500ml).
Plant issues:
- Leaves shrivelled brown tips: Needs higher humidity
- Leaves curled. Brown edges: Air too cool
Pests:
- Mealy bugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks.
- Scales: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength.
